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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 8, 1849 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Mrs. Mira Townsend |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 178356 |
| Fake | NG |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
PF 178356
PEN CANCELLED ON FOLDED LETTER WITH RED 10 AND NEW ORLEANS, LA. DEC. 8 (1849) CDS.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
The Stamp Did Not Originate On This Cover
Lot 110 10lc Black (2). Large Margins to slightly in at T., ms' cancel ("tied" by couple tiny bleaching specks), Red New Orleans La. pmk.' matching " 10." on 1849 folded letter to Phila., Rare & Attractive Usage (Photo) 650.00+
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 552 realized 625
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 709 lot 812 realized 180
Alexander listed as 12/3/49
PEN CANCELLED ON FOLDED LETTER WITH RED 10 AND NEW ORLEANS, LA. DEC. 8 (1849) CDS.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
The Stamp Did Not Originate On This Cover
Lot 110 10lc Black (2). Large Margins to slightly in at T., ms' cancel ("tied" by couple tiny bleaching specks), Red New Orleans La. pmk.' matching " 10." on 1849 folded letter to Phila., Rare & Attractive Usage (Photo) 650.00+
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 552 realized 625
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 709 lot 812 realized 180
Alexander listed as 12/3/49

